Attics & Other Unconditioned Spaces (Unfinished Basements, Garages)
- Add insulation to attic, crawl space, and accessible walls (Low-Cost)
- Insulate attic pull-down door (Low-Cost)
- Insulate attic fan area when not in use (Low-Cost)
- Install crawl space vapor barrier (Low-Cost)
Attics & Other Unconditioned Spaces (Unfinished Basements, Garages)
- Add insulation to attic, crawl space, and accessible walls (Low-Cost)
- Insulate attic pull-down door (Low-Cost)
- Insulate attic fan area when not in use (Low-Cost)
- Install crawl space vapor barrier (Low-Cost)
Bathroom
- Take short showers (No-Cost)
- Install aerating, low flow faucets and showerheads (Low-Cost)
- Repair any water leaks and/or running toilets (Low-Cost)
Kitchen / Laundry / Utility Room
- Use cold water for laundry (No-Cost)
- Check clothes dryer hose and outside vent (No-Cost)
- Match pot/pan size to stove burner; cover with lids (No-Cost)
- Air-dry dishes instead of using dishwasher heat-dry (No-Cost)
- Clean refrigerator coils and set temp @ 36–39°F (No-Cost)
- Install Energy Star appliances when replacing (Low-Cost)
Kitchen / Laundry / Utility Room
- Use cold water for laundry (No-Cost)
- Check clothes dryer hose and outside vent (No-Cost)
- Match pot/pan size to stove burner; cover with lids (No-Cost)
- Air-dry dishes instead of using dishwasher heat-dry (No-Cost)
- Clean refrigerator coils and set temp @ 36–39°F (No-Cost)
- Install Energy Star appliances when replacing (Low-Cost)
Bedroom / Living Spaces
- Use ceiling fans (No-Cost)
- Turn off lights, TVs, and computers when not in use (No-Cost)
- Open/close curtains strategically during the day (No-Cost)
- Replace incandescent bulbs with LED (Low-Cost)
Bedroom / Living Spaces
- Use ceiling fans (No-Cost)
- Turn off lights, TVs, and computers when not in use (No-Cost)
- Open/close curtains strategically during the day (No-Cost)
- Replace incandescent bulbs with LED (Low-Cost)
Appliances & Electronics
- Don’t use appliances to heat/cool the house (No-Cost)
- Buy Energy Star appliances (Low-Cost)
Appliances & Electronics
- Don’t use appliances to heat/cool the house (No-Cost)
- Buy Energy Star appliances (Low-Cost)
Lights & Windows
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- Turn off lights when not in use (No-Cost)
- Install a timer for outdoor lighting (Low-Cost)
- Caulk/weather strip windows and doors (Low-Cost)
- Install sun control window film (Low-Cost)
- Upgrade windows and doors (Low-Cost)
- Install timer for outdoor lighting (Low-Cost)
Lights & Windows
- Turn off lights when not in use (No-Cost)
- Install a timer for outdoor lighting (Low-Cost)
- Caulk/weather strip windows and doors (Low-Cost)
- Install sun control window film (Low-Cost)
- Upgrade windows and doors (Low-Cost)
- Install timer for outdoor lighting (Low-Cost)
Lights & Windows
- Turn off lights when not in use (No-Cost)
- Install a timer for outdoor lighting (Low-Cost)
- Caulk/weather strip windows and doors (Low-Cost)
- Install sun control window film (Low-Cost)
- Upgrade windows and doors (Low-Cost)
- Install timer for outdoor lighting (Low-Cost)
Heating / Cooling / Climate Control
- Set thermostat on auto: 68°F in winter, 78°F in summer (No-Cost)
- Adjust heat pump temp slowly (No-Cost)
- Clean HVAC coils (No-Cost)
- Trim/remove bushes around AC unit (No-Cost)
- Change HVAC filters monthly (Low-Cost)
- Use HVAC filter whistle (Low-Cost)
- Repair HVAC air leaks; insulate ductwork (Low-Cost)
- Install programmable thermostat (Low-Cost)